Open call artist residencies 2026
application deadline: March 18
We are happy to announce our open call for artist residencies in 2026!
Taidetila Muijala is an artist-run residency and art space located in the village of Reila in southwest Finland. We focus on artistic freedom, artists’ wellbeing, peer support, ecology and feminism. Surrounded by the forest and the sea, we offer artists an inspiring experience in nature, cozy accommodation and extensive workspaces.
The residency is open to artists and cultural professionals of all disciplines and backgrounds. Each residency is based on the artists’ needs and is guided by their process. We can offer a quiet place for research, time for experiments and room for spacious projects. We host 3-5 artists at the same time.
spaces: we offer artists a private bedroom in the accommodation house + the use of the common living spaces: the kitchen, dining room, bathroom and 2 toilets. In addition, artists can choose a workspace in the rowhouse studios, the large industrial garage or the barn. Artists can also freely use our sea sauna and garden.
duration: 1-3 month stays between May – November 2026
costs: as an independent non-profit organisation currently without funding, we have to ask for a residency fee in order to keep the place running. The fee varies according to a sliding scale price from €520 – 850 per person per month. Depending on your financial situation and your ability to pay, you can choose to pay the minimum fee which covers a part of the hosting costs, or to invest a bit more in the organisation.
how to apply: To apply send us a free-form motivation or work plan, portfolio (or link to website) & cv to artspacemuijala@gmail.com
Please mention the in your application:
– duration of stay & preferred dates (if possible several options)
– preference/ needs regarding working space
– contact details: e-mail, home address, phone number
– special requirements, allergies and other things to take into account
The selection is based on the quality of the application, the availability of our spaces and the alignment of what the project requires and what Muijala can provide. We aim to create a diverse program with optimal circumstances for the artists. We will inform all applicants by April 12 about the decisions.
When your residency application is accepted, we will send you a residency contract and a deposit payment request. Your residency is confirmed when the contract is signed and the deposit (€100) is paid. The full residency fee should be paid before your arrival. The deposit is returned within 2 weeks of your departure date.
If you have any questions, please email: artspacemuijala@gmail.com
graphic design: Serhii Varlamov
visual identity: Alex Walker
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